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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 238.31 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 238.31 and 128.48 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 238.31 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/238.31 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 238.31 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 30,618.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618.07/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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